1987 Ford Thunderbird 1987 Ford T-Bird wont stay running

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SNICKERS1980
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1987 Ford Thunderbird 6 cyl
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Hello everyone reading this. This is my first post on this forum and have a question. Tryin' to fix a 1987 thunderbird has a 3.8 l v6 and it starts and runs only when the key is turned forward in the start position, and the starter is engaging. When the key is relaxed and in the normally running position it dies immediately. I seem to think that maybe my ignition is toast, but I was hoping to get some insight into the issue before I continue to pull it apart. Any ideas? Thanks.
Jun 23, 2008 at 1:09 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Use a test light to see if the coil loses power when the key is released. I have replaced a bunch of ignition switches in Fords, they seem to fall apart (seperate).If it loses power, the switch is probably bad
Jun 25, 2008 at 12:32 AM
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